Category: | Police, |
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Address: | 2509 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA |
Postal code: | 23456 |
Phone: | (757) 385-4377 |
Website: | http://www.vbgov.com/ |
Honestly just nice people I dont know where that "institutionalized racism" comment came, and please like get a life, but Im a Latino and there's legit nothing different or racially charged about the times ive encountered the VBPD
They were very gentle when they handcuffed me, and their patrol vehicles were incredibly clean, roomy and climate controlled.
Overall, very professional...will get arrested by them again, for sure.
The awesome thing about writing reviews is the writer can attack the content any way they choose. This review will not have crime statistics although I think Virginia Beach is much better than most cities of its size. I'm going to touch on a few randoms and personal instances I've had with local law enforcement.
Today was National Coffee with a Cop Day. This was established in 2011 to strengthen law enforcement relations with citizens. VBPD participated. Several uniform officers including Third Precinct Community Liaison Officer Nieves was on hand. It was informal and an opportunity to chat about any local concerns. It was the first one that I've attended.
I've had two negative direct interactions with VBPD uniform officers. One an expired inspection sticker displayed. The other a speeding ticket. Both handled with the highest level of professionalism. No I'll will, I was wrong.
Other interactions with the VBPD have been in the community with outreach such as in schools and the coffee shop talk this morning. The rank and file speak, look and handle themselves professionally and with dignity in my experience. I'm proud to be a resident of Virginia Beach and witness the good they do everyday in the city.
Many may not know this, but VBPD have several programs to connect to its residents. For teens there is a 4-5 month after school program to learn about law enforcement. This program begins this month. Adults there is a Citizens Defense outreach which has a similar timeframe as teens. The city also offers officer ride alongs with the release of a liability waiver. I have long been interested in this program. I have done this with other cities and it's a unique perspective.
Finally I will conclude with something I saw while driving in Virginia Beach recently. How often do you see an outrageous driver doing something idiotic and want to perform a citizens arrest? Well at least wish there was a cop to witness the violation. I saw a SUV barreling down a grass median to go around a stopped line of cars to make a turn arrow. Guess who was directly behind him...yep! VBPD red and blue lights. The cop immediately pulled the driver over. Watching sweet justice served right in front of your eyes is darn cool.
To those that say there are "bad apples" in law enforcement I would agree. But this holds true of any organization and does not mean its representative of police as a whole. I have donated to FOP and other groups because I support the difficulties and challenges they have performing their duties. Thank you for your service Officer Nieves and the other cops that attended the event this morning. Police deserve our respect and gratitude short and simple.
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2509 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 385-4377 www.vbgov.com/Pages/default.aspx. Fredericksburg City Police Department 214 km. Spotsylvania County Sheriff Substation 214 km.